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Opinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… products (e.g., milk, apples, squash) to populations in need through the state’s network of food relief … people experiencing food insecurity. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, found that both AGM and DOH needed to … products and expenses are funded by Nourish NY. Gaps in oversight create a risk that funding from Nourish NY may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRefunding Local Debt
… Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptroller's Approval of … following procedures. I. COVER LETTER . An application for approval of a present value savings certificate should … should include each of the documents listed below (except for item f, which should be filed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-227
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units, F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN … for payment of longevity bonuses for eligible employees in the UCS. Chapter 276 of the Laws of 2008 - implemented the … the Unions representing eligible non-judicial employees in Bargaining Units DR, S9, SR and SY. Chapter 400 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-227-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-longevityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) … system controls to prevent inappropriate payments for evaluation and management services, which resulted in … late, exceeding the permitted time or mileage interval. For 129 inspections, maintenance personnel did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… affected by COVID-19, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 enhanced this assistance. Between April 1, 2017 and June … million in CDBG funds to HCR, for grant years 2017 through 2021, and about $127 million in additional funding from CDBG … facilities for new safety protocols. However, as of June 9, 2022 – more than 2 years after the start of the pandemic – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New … did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my … service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… September 10, 2001 OSC Actions Access to the following retroactive payment panels will be added to the security … retroactive adjustments that were automatically calculated for an employee in PaySR. The adjustments are broken down by … a negative adjustment that resulted from an overpayment of salary and was recovered using an alternate method of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… Location by County Minimum Hourly Wage Job location in NYC $15.00 (effective 12/31/2018) will continue. Nassau, … Westchester County $15.00* Other (Job location outside of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties.) $13.20 * The … Annualized Rate/Associated Hourly Rate Job location in NYC $31,320/$15.00 (effective 12/31/2018) will continue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with IRS … Plan 412 SUNY 403 Roth Education Department, School for the Blind, and School for the Deaf Employees who currently have the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 90-21
… one from the town clerk concerning the proper procedures for the preparation of claims for audit and for retention of audited claims in a town of the second class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 2289
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Administrative Services Unit (ASU) – BU02 represented … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/12/2024, or … dated 12/18/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 02 on 10/01/2024 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2289-2024-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-representedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by CSEA who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and … development, and delays can have long term consequences for their academic futures,” DiNapoli said. “Too many … and has taken several steps to improve service delivery for students entitled to these essential special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… mission of the Program was to support small businesses or for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations … by the COVID-19 pandemic that either did not qualify for federal assistance programs or that received inadequate … ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses ($40 million was allocated for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients are in compliance with the Program rules and regulations, and … STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our … Recipients must meet multiple eligibility requirements for the award, both before and after receiving it. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1688
… Allowance Affected Employees Employees in the Division of Military and Naval Affairs – BU47 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Article 39 of the 2016-2021 DMNA Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1688-2018-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Heuvelton … online bank accounts. Furthermore, both the treasurer and business manager perform online banking transactions, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAvailable Pension Payment Options – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. When you die, the unpaid balance of your … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime and is based on your birth date and that of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/available-pension-payment-optionsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from … pleaded guilty to one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, a Class E felony, in Albany … more than $1.5 million from 2006 to 2013 in state funds for immunization grant contracts. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theft